Kadha: An Easy 10 Minute Immunity Building Recipe

In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, entire mankind across the globe is suffering. Enhancing the body’s natural defence system (immunity) plays an important role in maintaining optimum health. To build it, people in India mostly use Kadha and consider it as a great fighter.

It’s the season of immunity boosters. Immunity is a pertinent factor for one’s health in the long run. It not only means one can keep their fitness going but also helps fight several seasonal allergies and infections. We all know that prevention is better than cure. While there is no medicine for COVID-19 as of now, it will be good to take preventive measures which boost our immunity in these times. 

Home remedies to boost your immunity

The expert’s were also shocked how home remedies for immunity work when incorporated in one’s lifestyle. Many of us are practicing regular yoga, breathing exercises and  more . Even some people are trying natural concoctions like herbal teas, drinks and kadhas.

If we talk about kadha it is one of the oldest and treasured medicinal secrets of India. It is basically a mix of various traditional herbs and spices that help us to keep strong from within.

Oldest form of immunity booster : Kadha

Kadha is especially helpful during the cold and dry season when allergies can arise. Once boiled, you can sip the kadha multiple times during the day. You can even store it and then reheat just before consuming. Kadha helps in treating cold and cough. 

If you often fall ill, it means your body’s immunity is low, especially with cough in the chest. You can strengthen it with the help of herbal kadha which has a mix of several Ayurvedic herbs. These pacify the Vata and Kapha, stimulate digestion, increase immunity and also detox our body. 

After  including this drink in your diet it may help you stay healthy and reduce your risk of contracting certain infections. Perhaps, herbs and spices are wonderful because, unlike drugs, you can just add them to your favorite dishes for a kick of flavor and stronger immunity.

Immunity Boosting Kadha Recipe:

Here we bring you an easy immunity-boosting kadha recipe that can be prepared with some common herbs and spices like tulsi, ginger, turmeric, mulethi, cinnamon, black pepper and cloves. The best part is you can prepare and store it for future use. All these herbs and spices are power packed with various health benefiting nutrients and can be found easily in any Indian kitchen.

Ingredients:

Ginger– 1 inch

Raw turmeric– 1 inch

Tulsi– 8-10

Mulethi– 4-5 sticks

Cinnamon– 4-5 sticks

Black pepper– 10-12

Cloves– 10-12

Water– 8-10 cups

Method:

Step 1.- Pour the water in a saucepan and put all the ingredients in it.

Step 2-. Boil it for at least 1 hour in a low/medium flame.

Step 3.– Switch off the flame and cool it down.

How To Store This Immunity Boosting Kadha:

You can store this kadha for 2 days in refrigerator. All you need to do is, strain the drink in a sterilised airtight glass bottle and close the lid well. Warm it well before drinking. Do not warm the whole thing; just take as much you need.

Pro-tip: You may also add some green tea, lemon and honey while warming this kadha for consumption.

If you cannot make it well at home and want to regularly drink it, you can search readymade tea bags like this. Check out our other short articles related to your health and well being by clicking here. 

Let us know in the below comments how did your first attempt at making Kadha went or any questions regarding the same. Good luck with your immunity building process! 

Stay healthy, stay safe